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Cannot get an older PC to connect by LAN to Sagemcom Gateway
Hi, I have an older Intel PC that I cannot get internet to from my home 5G gateway. I have checked the drivers on the PC and update the gateway when necessary. I have a known good tested CAT6 etherne...
copz1998 wrote:@AleLynx, your situation sounds frustrating. Try double-checking the PC's internet settings. I have a Mac household so I don't see PC settings often. A few questions to help diagnose the problem, which is probably a setting.
Which version of Windows are you running? Windows 11 is easier to establish a connection to than Windows 10.
In the Windows (either version) make sure you do a Windows Update so you have current drivers.
Here is a tutorial on fixing network issues in Windows. One important point is to go to Settings > Netowork > and make sure it shows connected. Take a few minutes to walk through the diagnostic chart and let us know what works.
I will triple check the drivers but I don't think that is my problem. I will look into Windows guide and see if there's anything I missed, I will update this thread if I figure it out. 👍
